Catalogus
| Uitgever | Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997-date) |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1999 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Waarde | 5 Francs |
| Valuta | Franc (1998-date) |
| Samenstelling | Nickel plated brass |
| Gewicht | 24.3 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled, Colored |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#89 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Lion within inner circle, denomination below in outer circle. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde | BANQUE CENTRALE REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE 19 99 DU CONGO 5 FRANCS |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Multicolor portrait of Prince Claus within inner circle. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | MAISONS ROYALES D`EUROPE DES SIECLES DERNIERS LE PRINCE DES PAYS-BAS CLAUS *1926 |
| Rand | Reeded |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1999 - Proof - 20 000 |
| Numisquare-ID | 4598430830 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: This 1999 5 Francs coin, attributed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and depicting Prince Claus of the Netherlands, represents a significant numismatic anomaly. Prince Claus (1926-2002), consort to Queen Beatrix, was a respected Dutch figure. However, in 1999, the DRC was engulfed in the Second Congo War. The issuance of an official Congolese coin commemorating a Dutch royal lacks historical precedent and is highly improbable. Numismatic scholarship generally considers this piece a fantasy issue, private commemorative, or medal, not an officially sanctioned DRC coin.
Artistry: The design would feature a realistic, dignified portrait of Prince Claus